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Dr. Marsh Shares 3 Tips for Healthy Feet

Logansport Memorial Hospital

The average person takes about 3,500 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 miles. Each step can place 2-3 times the force of your body weight on your feet. Most of us rely on our feet and ankles to take us from Point A to Point B without any problems. However, some of us are on our feet all day! It’s important to maintain the health of your feet because they can be a clue to your overall health.

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The Importance of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Myriad Genetics

Cancer. The very word is often whispered, as it strikes fear and uncertainty into people as they go about their everyday lives. Among the various types of cancer, breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent. “Each year in the United States, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

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